In February, the 36th international exhibition of ceramics and finishing materials, equipment for bathrooms and kitchens Cevisama was held in Valencia, Spain. It identifies ten trends that, in the opinion of ASCER (the association of Spanish manufacturers of ceramic coatings) will define ceramic fashion in 2018.

By topic: Walls and floor: 4 trends in 2018

Grace, Dune Steel, Aparici Textures, Ceramic Acrylic

1. Metallic Old and pink gold, brass and copper have been successful in recent exhibitions. In the past couple of years, companies and designers often look back in search of classic, time-tested materials and solutions, updating them and using them in new ways. The metal here is a must-have. Design samples are taken from past design icons, high-quality materials are used. Metal finishes are increasingly being used in home interiors - the trend originated in the design of furniture and bathrooms has spread to other areas.

I Cocci, Florentine Ceramics I Cocci, Florentine Ceramics Minimal Chic, Dune Terrazzo, Huguet Mallorca

2. Strachatella This is a technique of a terrazzo seamless floor filler. In it, small fragments of crushed marble, semiprecious stones and stained glass are drowned in lime or cement, like chocolate chips in Italian ice cream strachitella. Cement tiles and their imitations are also possible.

Related: Terrazzo

Cementine_Boho, Florentine Ceramics Powder, Argenta New Pop, Cevica

3. Back to basics Architects and designers deviate from minimalism and pay attention to small-format tiles in neutral colors. It can be in the traditional style, often made by hand. Designers are also inspired by the theme of travel, Latin American and African patterns. All this allows you to add more individual touches to the interior, to express the unique character of each space.

Hex Stoneglass, Onix Hex Boreal, Onix Aston, Unicer

4. Big and small An interesting topic is a combination of tiles of different shapes and sizes to set the rhythm and create the illusion of movement. A huge selection of tiles and mosaics allows you to create countless combinations, completely fill the space with such a “patchwork” or use the technique for arranging bright accents.

New Panal, Natucer Manila, Azulejos Alcor

5. hex Hexagonal tiles on top of fashion trends and continues to gain popularity. They look less trite than the usual square one, but it is also easy to style and allows you to alternate colors and patterns in different ways. We are offered to use its advantages in order to create individual patterns.

Evoque, Colorker Chalet, Aparici Dolce Vita, Vives

6. Naturalness and originality Natural motifs - the source of endless creativity. Inspiration gives rise to many different topics, hence, as a result, extraordinary and unexpected solutions. A separate line - a combination of ceramic tiles with other natural materials, such as wood or stone. Reception, which is recommended to adopt.

Naos, Emotion Ceramics Thin Big Plus Calacatta, Roca Covent, Tecniceramica

7. Northern chic Reverance towards the Scandinavian style is a large-format tile with simple lines that adds a natural feeling of spaciousness, makes the room more open and bright. The shades are pale and glowing.

Osaka, Hayao s Fading, Harmony (Peronda Group) Fading, Harmony (Peronda Group) New Panal, Natucer

8. Optical effects Many manufacturers add tiles with 3D effect or create fascinating optical illusions to their collections. Intriguing visual effects are designed to revive the walls and floor, to save the interior from monotony.

Dressing up, Team Ceramics Old, cevica

9. Naive art Naive motifs have returned to the world of ceramic tiles - relaxed and spontaneous. The combination of pastel colors and complex patterns helps not to confuse them with minimalism.

Ethnicity, You live Austral, Gayafores

10. Eternal values To create an attractive atmosphere, we are offered to add truly exclusive elements that will remain relevant over time. The recipe for success - an updated design classic, vintage. The surfaces are matte, the effects are aged, the shades are faded from time to time.